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Checking this images, I emerge with some doubts that I trust you can help me clarifying.

https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Go2JK9qr9hI/V-1IgvUaTUI/AAAAAAAAcSU/Tv4BACIIT6ML94Npx_K9zGrdocR4eIrIQCLcB/s1600/SUT_Malaysian_Gran_1419462.jpg On this first pic of the Williams; can be seen that there are 3 different parts, looking to the braking ducts (the central one and the upper and lower "grilles" ones); What are they cooling (brakes, sensors...). As well, in the back of the car can be seen what appears to be the splitter, but without the carbon fiber; is this a crash structure?

https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vDOU7HSwwb4/V-1HSadOy1I/AAAAAAAAcRo/31sTvWOOHKkyFpqgwe21N5gF3xTneTFMACLcB/s1600/SUT_Malaysian_Gran_1419402.jpg The devices that are being joining the main plane with the flaps, are regulated by the technical regulations in some way? (grey ones)

https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c7wg69Wangc/V-1HlJIWZ_I/AAAAAAAAcR0/m_eRtaPUzEIZV52b5Sg7GC9co-SdV37UgCLcB/s1600/SUT_Malaysian_Gran_1419409.jpg The device closer to the endplate, on the winglets box; is some kind of sensors, or is it there to create turbulences?

https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1U5HIU2dmzc/V-1H8GpDwqI/AAAAAAAAcSA/K-fTUfwo3asxVMi0PVTpWoAQtu923eRpwCLcB/s1600/SUT_Malaysian_Gran_1419425.jpg The object at the top of the flaps, is the tool that regulates the height or position of the flaps?

https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EJ348ChntjE/V-1KcvyewzI/AAAAAAAAcTk/c_gwN4Zlm0saQdMSZJ3_HtULkVbF0e_DgCLcB/s1600/SUT_Malaysian_Gran_1419833.jpg The Mercedes bat wing, as others seen; has a slot on the central part; this is for increasing the speed of the air or stabilizing the pressure difference in this area?

https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WI3xQnNx9fc/V-1KjvhXscI/AAAAAAAAcTs/4bLqylsCWpsTaBKFXtR5vHQKSkmn_xTXQCLcB/s1600/SUT_Malaysian_Gran_1419837.jpg Next to wheels and on top of the cascade elements of the braking out takes; is this a duct? Where is this coming from?

https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-naVdafCTh1c/V-1M_ZHHBsI/AAAAAAAAcVE/qhcMxIk5ZoA0Uspg-A66A-gphI3NNbsggCLcB/s1600/SUT_Malaysian_Gran_1420191.jpgAnd finally; the open louvers of the endplate and the openings on it (beneath the wing level) are chasing the pressure balance?

I'd like to finish appreciating your effort and work in terms of extending the knowledge you show on internet (twitter, motorsport and missed apex; on my case) you provide us.

Thanks for getting in touch, I'll try to answer those questions as best I can

1. The inlet is divided into three sections to cool various components differently and at different rates. In the case of Williams as they have no blown axle all of their cooling is focused on the cooling of the caliper/pads and disc. I'd suspect that the central inlet is for disc cooling and the other two for cooling the caliper. The (mesh like) protection on these inlets is to prevent debris from collecting and destroying brake performance as temperatures climb if not cooled properly.

2. The front wing is not as tightly regulated as some of the other areas of the car in terms of how the surface area is divided up into what roles it performs making it easier to mount these control devices you're looking at.

3. This is a thermal imaging camera used to send information back to the pitwall so that the team can understand the tyres thermal behaviour whilst on track. The limited information stream between the car and pitwall means these don't give as much information as they'd like but it does help. It is shaped in a way that has less of a debilatating effect on aero too though.

4. Yes, this is the flap adjuster

5. The slot, just as with pretty much any slot you'll find is to do with pressure distribution, effectively improving the aspect ratio.

6. It's part of the complex array of fins mounted to the brake duct to directly influence downforce generated by the appendage and also 'work' other aerodynamic structures. In this case the upper one appears to be part of a duct and is likely transferring heat from within the brake drum out the back of the car.

7. In this case it's easier to guide you here: http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/bite-size-tech-mclaren-mp4-31-rear-wing-louvres-831242/?ti=23&tii=1

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